I've always booked in hotels from travel portals and it's my first time to use Airbnb due to the encouraging experiences shared by my friends who have used it. The best part about this whole experience was the kindness, patience and sincerity of the host, Evan, to help. He patiently and promptly answered all my questions - - how to get to his place from the airport, where to eat, what to do, etc. He is on his Whatsapp day and night. And his very tame and clean dogs are adorable.
I find the place too much in the interior from the main road. I like walking but not at the height of summer in Bangkok and not on this small road which was filled with vehicles on both lanes, and there are no safe sidewalks to walk on. For a few dollars that I saved, it was not worth the inconvenience and the time lost, quite frankly.
The two-wheeler motorcycles for hire are always available but I am so scared because you will not be wearing a helmet, it's totally unsafe. It is a fast option if you are in a hurry.
The bed is clean, spacious and very comfortable. The AC performed at its coolest (thank Evan for this as Bangkok was too humid and hot during my stay), there was a spacious refrigerator and a safety deposit box. The wifi is fast (a very big plus for business travelers like me). I am also grateful that the host strictly prohibits smoking inside the building. This is a big complain that I have from a lot of hotels I have stayed at in Bangkok because the cigarette smoke lingers even when the smokers are gone.
The place is basic and modest and I could not ask for more because of that rate. But add just $5 more, you can probably get better accommodations elsewhere. If every dollar saved matters to you, then this place is okay.
If you like massages, the area is filled with Thai spas. There are a lot of cheap eating places around and it's good if you're on a limited budget. But if you want to experience the best of Thai cuisine, you have to go elsewhere. I find these places unhygienic, honestly speaking.
The MRT station is almost a kilometer away. I discourage you from walking, it's not a safe area to walk with all those speeding vehicles, especially during rush hours.